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BYD Seal U vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Two cars, one duel: BYD Seal U meets Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the BYD Seal U costs 34300 £. That’s a price difference of around 4672 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BYD Seal U manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
Corolla Touring Sports
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BYD Seal U has a significantly edge – offering 324 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal U is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
Seal U
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Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is distinct lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1940 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slight more room – 596 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs slight better – up to 1606 L, which is about 141 L more than the BYD Seal U.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports hardly perceptible takes the win – 440 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
Who wins the race?
The BYD Seal U proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BYD Seal U is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £34,300
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BYD Seal U
BYD Seal U
The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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BYD Seal U
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34300 - 39800 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 1.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 26 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1940 - 2147 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4775 - 4785 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1668 - 1670 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1465 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1497 - 1498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Toyota
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What drive types are available for the BYD Seal U?
The BYD Seal U is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.